die Hantaviren
Translation
hantaviruses
Examples
Hantaviren werden von Nagetieren übertragen.
Hantaviruses are transmitted by rodents.
Eine Infektion mit Hantaviren kann gefährlich sein.
An infection with hantaviruses can be dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
((as a subject)) ... cause(s) Hantaviruses cause a febrile illness.
mit+3 ((Hantaviren)) with ... An infection with hantaviruses is notifiable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: influenza viruses, coronaviruses
Etymology
Named after the Hantan River in South Korea. 'Virus' is Latin for 'poison'.
Memory Tips
Think 'Hanta' + 'Viren' (viruses) and imagine transmission by rodents.